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SUMMER WEATHER PREPAREDNESS:

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Severe weather in the United States causes numerous deaths and injuries and billions of dollars in damage. Learn more about summer weather safety here.

Whether it's enjoying the water, going camping, or firing up the grill, the American Red Cross offers these tips to having a fun and safe summer.

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OUTDOOR HEAT SAFETY:

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Drink plenty of water, apply sunscreen regularly, dress in lightweight and light-colored clothing, and take breaks in the shade. Learn more.

Cooling Centers are air-conditioned facilities where you can go to cool down during extreme heat, such as libraries, community centers, and malls. The New York State Department of Health collects information that is voluntarily submitted by local health departments and emergency management offices. A list of locations serving as cooling centers in Tompkins County can be found here.

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SAFE BOATING:

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Stay safe on the water this summer by being prepared and using the appropriate equipment, whether enjoying a ride on a motorized boat, paddling a kayak, or wakeboarding. Learn more from the National Safety Council.

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WHAT3WORDS:

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What3words is a geocode system for the communication of locations with a resolution of three meters. What3words encodes geographic coordinates into three dictionary words; the encoding is permanently fixed. If help is needed (whether on the water or on hiking trails), providing a what3words address on a 9-1-1 call can pinpoint your location quickly. Learn more and download the What3words app here.

Read here how "What3words” helped rescue a group of hikers from Watkins Glen State Park.

COMMUNITY PREPAREDNESS:

註冊參加您附近的公民預備隊 (Citizen Preparedness Corps) 培訓，並學習如何為任何類型的災難或緊急情況做好準備、據此作出反應並進行恢復。 Learn more at: https://www.dhses.ny.gov/citizen-preparedness-corps. The next training in Tompkins County will take place on Tuesday, July 23rd at 6:00pm at the Newfield Fire Department (77 Main St.). Register at https://www.dhses.ny.gov/citizen-preparedness-training-calendar

主題包括如何制定家庭緊急應變計劃，如何為您的家人和房屋做好應對火災等潛在緊急情況的準備，在特定情況下（例如，出現行兇的槍手）該怎麼做，並涵蓋為危及生命的事件而採取的疏散或就地避難措施等等。該培訓還討論了在緊急情況後回家時該怎麼做，包括重新進入的程序、安全地檢查和記錄損壞、解決災難性事件發生後的情緒和其他個人需求，以及對災後詐騙保持警惕。

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